HS FOOTBALL: Saturday's area roundup

Published 5:24 pm, Saturday, August 29, 2015

CONVERSE -- The Odessa Permian football team crushed McAllen in the two teams’ season opener on Saturday at D.W. Rutledge Stadium.

Seventy points in a game is a new Permian record, surpassing the previous mark of 69 set in 2007.

The Panthers (1-0) racked up 656 total yards, including 489 on the ground. Seven of Permian’s 10 touchdowns came on the ground.

Kobe Robinson had 156 yards rushing and a touchdown on just five touches, as well as one reception for 18 yards and a score. Brandon Bailey added 117 yards and a score on 15 touches, while Dexter Neboh picked up 118 yards on six carries.

Permian quarterback Trey Potter was efficient, as he went 7-for-9 for 167 yards and three TDs.

For McAllen (0-1), Josh McGowen led the way with 115 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries.